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dispute

Pronunciation: [dɪˈspjuːt]

Word

Learn how to use dispute in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a disagreement or argument between people or groups. It’s like when friends don’t agree on something and they talk about it strongly.

Example

The dispute between the neighbors was about who owned the land.

Example

There was no dispute; they both agreed on the best way to solve the problem.

Example

What was the dispute about in the meeting yesterday?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to argue against something or to say that something is not true. It’s like when someone disagrees with a statement and explains why they think differently.

Example

She decided to dispute the unfair charges on her bill.

Example

He did not dispute the facts, even though he felt they were wrong.

Example

Are you going to dispute the decision made by the committee?

How to pronounce dispute

Pronunciation: [dɪˈspjuːt]

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